Embracing an ESG Policy in Healthcare
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the importance of embracing an ESG policy in healthcare.
Through the lens of a health economist, Jane defines health broadly, working with organizations at the intersection of consumers, technology, health and healthcare. For over two decades, Jane has advised every industry that touches health including providers, payers, technology, pharmaceutical and life science, consumer goods, food, foundations and public sector.
Trust and Healthcare
As trust increases, so does the engagement of healthcare citizens with healthcare professionals and services.
Medical Distancing in America: A Lingering Pandemic Side Effect
Social distancing is great. Medical distancing? Not so much. Doctor visits are still necessary for ensuring good health.
Inflation in America: The Healthcare Cost Crisis
Inflated prices for household products, food and utilities can stretch already thin budgets, leaving many Americans wondering how to pay bills and causing what may amount to be a healthcare…
Healthcare Industry Overview: What’s Next for 2022?
The key determinants of healthcare for 2022 are rooted in our experiences from 2021.
Consumer Experience: How Healthcare Ranks Among Other Industries
The consumer experience in healthcare is becoming more important. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how healthcare ranks among other industries.
Improving the Consumer Experience: 3 Lessons for Healthcare
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares what the healthcare industry can learn about improving the consumer experience from three other organizations.
Clinician Burnout: Bringing Well-Being Back to Healthcare
Clinician burnout isn’t a new trend, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue, with many healthcare workers reporting that they are experiencing high levels of depression, exhaustion and burnout.…
Women’s Health After the Pandemic
Women’s health was dramatically impacted by COVID-19. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the pandemic changed all aspects of women’s health—and how we must improve it.
Aduhelm and Alzheimer’s in America
At Medecision, we are committed to staying at the forefront of discussions about industry-wide issues—such as pharmaceutical drug pricing. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn gives her insights into the recent conversations…
Rebuilding Trust in the Healthcare Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic put consumer trust to the test in 2020 and early 2021. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the healthcare industry can help rebuild trust among health citizens.
How Telehealth Is Morphing Into “Just” Healthcare
Guest blogger Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how recent acquisitions of telehealth companies means telehealth and virtual care is now a regular form of healthcare delivery.
Housing Is Key to Health
We saw a housing crisis in America this past year—and we quickly learned how important safe housing is to healthcare.
2021: The Year of Vaccines and Excess Deaths in America
Although many Americans are lining up for their COVID-19 vaccine, we’re still far from herd immunity. But experts are hopeful that more Americans will start to resume medical care services.…
Top Priorities for President Biden: COVID-19, Then Everything Else
What are the top priorities for the Biden administration? Combating the COVID-19 crisis, improving livelihoods and setting the American ship on the right track.
The Five Gifts From the Pandemic We Take Into the New Year
It has been a long year, full of challenges and obstacles. But there are five gifts from the pandemic that we should be thankful for, says Jane Sarasohn-Kahn.
For Older Adults, the Home Is Becoming the Hub for Life and Care
The future is virtual, especially for older people. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores how the industry is seeking out ways to serve older adults at home, especially in the midst…
Five Major Trends Shaping Health Consumers
After painstaking research, health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn has pinpointed five trends that are shaping the American people as a result of COVID-19.
What a Grocery Store Can Teach Us About Social Determinants of Health
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity.
The Emergence of Health Citizens: What This Means for U.S. Healthcare
As Americans, we must claim our collective health citizenship, and act on it together.
Health Insurance Affordability: A Call to Action for Healthcare Industry Stakeholders in the Pandemic
Even before COVID-19, working-age Americans struggled to afford healthcare coverage. Now, in the event of an economic downturn, the situation could worsen. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the findings of…
How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Hospital-at-Home Concept
The hospital-at-home concept isn’t new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated its usage.
How Telehealth and Health Equity Can Survive After COVID-19
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system.
Big Hearts: How Caregiving Has Changed in America
How has caregiving in America changed? For starters, more caregivers are adopting technology to help them address the complex and challenging workflow. Unfortunately, more caregivers are reporting that their own…
COVID-19 Reveals the Need for Universal Mental Healthcare
Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues.
Life in the Time of Coronavirus – Impacts on the US Health Consumer
Health economist and trend weaver Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares insights on how COVID-19 (coronavirus) is impacting Americans’ behavior and spending – and the implications for health systems and plans.
Digital Health Tech Blurs Into Healthcare: Health Plan and Provider Takeaways From CES 2020
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares her takeaways from CES 2020—and explains how digital health technology is blurring into healthcare.
Healthcare 2020: The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty
The future is uncertain—even with 2020 vision. Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares key uncertainties about politics, economics, technology and social factors that healthcare stakeholders should keep in mind when planning for the…
Being Transparent About Healthcare Transparency: Policy and Politics for Patients
Patients are more responsible for healthcare costs now than ever. And this election season, they’re speaking up about price transparency in the healthcare industry—both with their ballots and their choice…
Listening to Osler Listening to the Patient – How to Liberate Health Care at Liberation 2019
The following blog post is courtesy of Jane Sarasohn-Kahn of healthpopuli.com, one of the featured speakers at the Liberation 2019 event.
Collaboration Is the New Black for Mental Health and Trust
Managing mental health is critical for achieving desired physical health outcomes. That’s why some companies are partnering with health organizations to make mental health a priority.
Chatting About Bingo: How Partnering With Patients Builds Trust and Healthy Outcomes
Technology can help scale social determinants of health. But to be effective, we must first understand the people with whom we wish to engage.
The Consumer and the Payor, Bingo and Trust: My Day At Medecision Liberator Bootcamp
HIT companies have to remember that at the end of a digital transaction, there’s a person.
